Orense

[ aw-ren-se ]

noun

1. a city in N Spain, NW of Madrid.

Orense

/ oˈrense /

noun

1. a city in NW Spain, in Galicia on the Miño River: warm springs. Pop: 109 475 (2003 est) Galician nameOurense

Example Sentences

In an opening statement at accused trafficker Carlos Orense's trial in Manhattan, prosecutor Kaylan Lasky said Orense stashed drugs and weapons on a ranch he owned in Venezuela, and paid off officials to ensure that planes and boats carrying his cocaine could depart without detection or inspection.

From Reuters

Orense has pleaded not guilty to three counts of narcotics importation conspiracy and criminal weapons possession.

From Reuters

The trial is also expected to include testimony that a former chief executive officer of U.S. refiner Citgo Petroleum - which is owned by state-owned oil company Petroleos de Venezuela - helped Orense launder money in the mid-2000s, according to court records and a lawyer involved in a parallel case.

From Reuters

Orense's lawyers have said the case is built on "rumors" and that there was no direct evidence he bribed officials.

From Reuters

Defense lawyer Jason Foy said in his opening statement that Orense was a successful businessman being falsely accused by former drug traffickers who are cooperating with U.S. prosecutors for payment and in the hopes of being able to remain in the United States.

From Reuters